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Benefits of Training Partners

December 3, 2018

castle hill gym, crossfit, squad goals, team fitness, training partners, training with friends, weightlifting

Training partners can be invaluable. Whether they’re pushing you to stay accountable with your training, motivating you to achieve your best, or simply helping the time pass faster, they can help you get the most out of your gym time. Keeps You Accountable and Consistent Having a training partner is a great way to…

Benefits of Weight Training for Older People

December 2, 2018

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castle hill gym, crossfit, Elderly Weight training, exercise for old people, fitness, gymnastics

Engaging in exercise training can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never exercised before. It can be particularly intimidating for older individuals to start, as it can be easy to feel out of place in a normal gym environment. However, the widespread physical and mental benefits of exercise make it entirely worth it. Exercise Reduces…

How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of a PR

December 2, 2018

matt17

crossfit, exercise, fitness, Lifting, mental game, Personal Records, weightlifting

Everyone has hit mental roadblocks when it comes to lifting, it’s completely normal. It all appears to be fine until you hit a certain number. All of a sudden the sweats and shakes kick in, you feel so nervous you find it hard to even concentrate. You go to pick up the bar and suddenly…

There’s No One Right Way to Squat: Squatting Myths

December 2, 2018

matt17

castle hill, castle hill gym, crossfit, exercise, squatting technique

In my time as a coach I’ve heard a lot of theories about what the ‘correct’ squat looks like. I’ve heard hard and fast rules about where your feet should be positioned, where your knees should be, and how far down you should go. Read on to find out what squatting myths are out there!…

Will Weight Training Stunt My Teen’s Growth?

October 22, 2018

matt17

children training, crossfit, exercise, fitness, kids weight training, ninja warrior, parents, weightlifting, weights

A common concern I hear from parents of children or teenagers is that they are worried weight training will stunt their child’s growth. What if I told you that is all a big myth, and weight training can actually be beneficial for your child’s development? To understand why weight training should not be a…

Is the Biggest Loser Dangerous?

October 22, 2018

matt17

biggest loser, crossfit, exercise, fat loss, gymnastics, training, weightlifting, weightloss

At some point in our lives, each of us has probably watched ‘The Biggest Loser’ at least once. The race to lose the most weight brings with it a lot of emotions and many hours of exercise, with some of the winners losing well over 100kg. However, what is the real cost of the show?…

Asian Squat: Fact or Myth

October 22, 2018

matt17

asian, bodyweight, castle hill, crossfit, exercise, fitness, personal training, squat, training, weightlifting

I’ve often joked with members in the gym, proud of their Asian squat mobility. It can’t be denied that athletes of Asian descent more often have a comfortable, well-balanced squat and often require less coaching to achieve an optimal squat position. But, why is this? What is the ‘Asian squat’? You may not have…

What Is The Keto Diet?

September 13, 2018

matt17

carbohydrates, crossfit, diet, exercise, fats, food, gymnastics, keto diet, low carb, protein, training, weightlifting

What is the keto diet? The keto (short for ketogenic) diet is a diet which works on the principle of consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates, moderate amounts of protein, and high amounts of fat. The reasoning is that this distribution of macronutrients allows the body to use fat as its main source of energy.…

What Are Macros And How Do We Count Them?

September 13, 2018

matt17

alcohol, carbohydrates, crossfit, exercise, fats, fitness, food, gymnastics, macronutrients, macros, Micronutrients, protein, vitamins, weightlifting

What are macros? “Macros” is short for macronutrients, which are the three main forms of nutrients that you can consume – carbohydrates (carbs), protein, and fat. Consuming 1 gram of fat is equal to 9 calories, while 1 gram of carbs or protein is equal to 4 calories. There is a diet which follows a…

What Are The Benefits Of Creatine?

September 13, 2018

matt17

crossfit, diet, exercise, fitness, gymnastics, nutrition, supplements, weightlifting

What is Creatine and Should I Take It? Creatine. You might have seen it on the shelf, had it recommended for you by a supplement shop or heard about people using it. Is it a steroid? Will it make you put on weight? Is it useful at all? Read on to find out. What is…

Benefits of Training Partners

Benefits of Weight Training for Older People

How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of a PR

There’s No One Right Way to Squat: Squatting Myths

Will Weight Training Stunt My Teen’s Growth?

Is the Biggest Loser Dangerous?

Asian Squat: Fact or Myth

What Is The Keto Diet?

What Are Macros And How Do We Count Them?

What Are The Benefits Of Creatine?

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